What Are Common Failures with Large Trucks?

Commercial trucks simply are not the same as their smaller counterparts.

They are more dangerous, more complex, and more difficult to operate. It,
therefore, is not surprising to learn that these trucks also have different
failures that are common to them. In the
Trucks Involved in Fatal Accidents Factbook, it was stated that an average of over 5,000 trucks are involved in a
fatal crash every single year—remaining fairly stable from year to year.

So what are the most common large truck failures?

Brake failures

Lighting systems

Tire failures

Engine problems

Studies Looking into Large Truck Mechanical Failures

In an effort to look into the relationship between
mechanical failures and the risk for accidents, the University of Michigan Transportation
Research Institute conducted a study. What did they find? Almost 55% had
at least one mechanical violation. A staggering 30% had a condition that was considered to be out-of-service
had it been caught early enough.

Brakes & Lighting Systems

The biggest violations found dealt with the brakes and lighting systems.

In fact, according to the Department of Transportation, almost 30% of all
accidents had to do with brake failure. This means that they somehow did
not meet the federal regulations on braking systems (they did not give
the proper braking force, did not decelerate at a rate proportionate to
the truck's size, or did not meet the requirements regarding automatic
brake adjustment systems). Brake failures include incidents of negligence
from both manufacturers and designers.

Brake Failure in Truck Accidents

Brakes are one of the most critical components on a big rig—and when
they stop working, the results can be disastrous. If you were injured
in an accident involving brake failure, we can help.

Tire Problems

Another common issue big rigs often encounter include tire troubles. With
so much riding on them, it is highly important that tires are always performing
up to par. If there are flaws in design, if they are not maintained properly,
or if they are not inspected, they could be the cause of
tire blowouts and serious accidents. Tire problems can often be attributed to negligence.

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